[Poll] Find A Business Mentor

We received a tremendous response to our post about what makes a great mentor and it made us wonder if we might be able to help our members make mentorship connections.

If you're interested in meeting another business owner who could mentor you OR are willing to mentor a business owner looking for a little guidance, take this short poll and we'll work to connect you with someone.

[Poll] Find a Business Mentor

I’m interested in FINDING a mentor

57% (255)

I’m interested in BEING a mentor

42% (189)

0% (2)

0% (1)

Most Engaging Answer

5 Locals Recommend Them • Answered on Tuesday, February 21, 2017

I am looking for someone to help me grow the commercial side of my painting business. I also am looking for a strategic partner to help me get more leads on the residential side of my business. Leads are the only thing stopping me from scaling my business and I need more asap. Thanks

I am looking for someone to help me grow the commercial side of my painting business. I also am looking for a strategic partner to help me get more leads on the residential side of my business. Leads are the only thing stopping me from scaling my business and I need more asap. Thanks

11 Locals Recommend Them • Replied on Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Hi Cory, I'm a business coach and marketer and I've dedicated the last 16 years to working with small business owners and teach at 2 programs for entrepreneurs. I'm happy to chat with you and am putting together a local marketing mastermind group if you're interested in participating. Connect with me at [email address]

Hi Cory, I'm a business coach and marketer and I've dedicated the last 16 years to working with small business owners and teach at 2 programs for entrepreneurs. I'm happy to chat with you and am putting together a local marketing mastermind group if you're interested in participating. Connect with me at [email address]

1 Local Recommends Them • Replied on Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Cory, are you building relationships with people that work in industries where your services might be needed by some of their clients?

If you want residential leads, maybe you should connect with realtors, insurance agents, or home improvement store staff ect. When shopping for a home, insuring your home, or fixing your home, people might have need painter.

We have a table in our office where we allow local business to put flyers and business cards. I've gone around myself to local businesses to let them know how I might be able to help them or their clients.... (more)

Cory, are you building relationships with people that work in industries where your services might be needed by some of their clients?

If you want residential leads, maybe you should connect with realtors, insurance agents, or home improvement store staff ect. When shopping for a home, insuring your home, or fixing your home, people might have need painter.

We have a table in our office where we allow local business to put flyers and business cards. I've gone around myself to local businesses to let them know how I might be able to help them or their clients.

Perhaps you could speak at a local event like a home buyers seminar. That's something else that has helped me generate leads.

3 Locals Recommend Them • Replied on Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Cory,

I started a new business in May 2016. I did not have a customer lined up so I was starting from scratch. I now have over 250 clients and I used social networking to build my business. Facebook, Alignable, Thumbtack, Home Advisor, Angie's List and The Home Mag are all sources I have used. Home Advisor has given the best return on my investment. As an owner use your enthusiasm to speak to every one you know. Hand out your business cards every where you go. Set your goals for connections and revenue and make it happen.

Cory,

I started a new business in May 2016. I did not have a customer lined up so I was starting from scratch. I now have over 250 clients and I used social networking to build my business. Facebook, Alignable, Thumbtack, Home Advisor, Angie's List and The Home Mag are all sources I have used. Home Advisor has given the best return on my investment. As an owner use your enthusiasm to speak to every one you know. Hand out your business cards every where you go. Set your goals for connections and revenue and make it happen.

1 Local Recommends Them • Replied on Saturday, February 25, 2017

Hello Cory,

There are some great ideas found by the responses in here. Partnering with people that do things that are similar such as interior designers, real estate agents, banks, and etc...they are all good. But that is one aspect of it.

But it also requires taking a look at your business model, the resources and assets you currently have/need, and mapping out a personalized strategy for growing your business. If you would like to talk, let me know.

Rod

Hello Cory,

There are some great ideas found by the responses in here. Partnering with people that do things that are similar such as interior designers, real estate agents, banks, and etc...they are all good. But that is one aspect of it.

But it also requires taking a look at your business model, the resources and assets you currently have/need, and mapping out a personalized strategy for growing your business. If you would like to talk, let me know.

6 Locals Recommend Them • Answered on Monday, March 20, 2017

You should join a BNI group near you. Look the up on google and try to get into one as soon as possible. Also lets do some referrals with each other. If you know any one wanting to sell their home send me their info and I will do the same on painting. Thanks

You should join a BNI group near you. Look the up on google and try to get into one as soon as possible. Also lets do some referrals with each other. If you know any one wanting to sell their home send me their info and I will do the same on painting. Thanks

1 Local Recommends Them • Answered on Monday, March 20, 2017

Cory, I have a Home care business that will add immediate value and revenue to your residential side of your business. Jumping on each others shirt tails and connecting additional services to your menu will increase business and add full on marketing with branding. Free marketing. Let's chat and connect so I can get your wheels turning for increased profits.

International Quality Home Care~

Julie Miller Sales, 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx

Cory, I have a Home care business that will add immediate value and revenue to your residential side of your business. Jumping on each others shirt tails and connecting additional services to your menu will increase business and add full on marketing with branding. Free marketing. Let's chat and connect so I can get your wheels turning for increased profits.